Ken Zenger named Associate Vice President, Digital Experience Technology Architecture and Operations

CHICAGO, August 21, 2024 — The American Dental Association (ADA) is pleased to announce Mr. Ken Zenger’s promotion to Associate Vice President of Digital Experience Technology Architecture and Operations. In his new role, Zenger will oversee the technology that powers the ADA's expanded digital ecosystem within the Customer Engagement Group, driving the creation of exceptional digital experiences for members and stakeholders.

“Today’s world thrives on digital connectivity and the ADA community is no exception,” said Raymond Cohlmia, D.D.S., Executive Director of the ADA. “Ken’s leadership is pivotal to ushering in the ADA of the future that connects members to personalized experiences that deliver unmatched value in the palm of their hands.”

In his previous ADA role as Senior Director of Digital Member Experience and Agile Delivery, Zenger was instrumental in leading the ADA’s digital transformation, optimizing the digital ecosystem, implementing strategic architecture solutions, and managing large-scale projects using Agile and traditional methodologies. He began his career at the ADA in 2012 as a project manager.

“I am honored to step into this new role and look forward to shaping the ADA’s digital journey further,” said Zenger. “As we expand and enhance our digital ecosystem, I am committed to using my experience and passion to deliver exceptional user experiences that align with the Association’s goals and enrich the lives of our members and stakeholders. Together, we are creating a future where technology not only meets but exceeds our expectations.”

Zenger earned his Master of Business Administration from Dominican University and a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Video from Columbia College of Chicago. In 2022 he received the Bernard J. Conway Award for his outstanding commitment to the dental profession.

About the American Dental Association
The not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing 159,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA's state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance has long been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), published monthly, is the ADA's flagship publication and the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. For more information about the ADA, visit ADA.org. For more information on oral health, including prevention, care and treatment of dental disease, visit the ADA's consumer website MouthHealthy.org.

The ADA Forsyth Institute was founded in 1910 as the Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children (later, the Forsyth Institute), to provide dental care to the disadvantaged children of Boston. While continuing to serve children in need, yet recognizing the ultimate goal is to prevent dental disease, the Institute in 1915 began to focus on scientific research and is today the world’s leader in oral health research. In October of 2023, the Institute joined with the American Dental Association to form the ADA Forsyth Institute, a 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to improving people’s oral and overall health and powering the profession of dentistry through cutting-edge basic research, creative translational science, innovative clinical technologies, and global public health outreach. Consistent with the Institute’s founding mission, the ADA ForsythKids mobile dental program continues to serve children in need.